You make a valid point, Phoenix, but I don't think death is the major impact that is needed to turn the show around, especially when the death could be one half of the show's (arguably) most popular couple.

Well, it doesn't have to be John. I just think it needs to be a known character and not someone on recurring or someone predictable like Shawn Sr. I just feel it's the only way but who knows. They may have something else up their sleeve to up the ante and, if so, that's good. The show needs to take some sort of risk or make some kind of change to get it going.